18th Annual Heroes of Hospitality Awards Program

We are now taking nominations for individuals and businesses for all of our awards. Click here to fill out a nomination form.
All nomination forms must be submitted to Kdolan@alaskacharr.com or given to a member of the Alaska CHARR Dream Team 

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2021 Heroes of Hospitality Winners:

Industry Leaders

Pioneer Award - Steven Kantor, 49er Bar and Liquor - Ketchikan, AK

Alaska Spirits Award - Conrad-Houston Insurance - Anchorage, AK

Aurora Award - Larry Hackenmiller - Interior CHARR

Honorary Lifetime Member - Bernie Bradley - Bradley House - Anchorage, AK

Honorary Lifetime Member - Annie Neubauer - Boatel Bar - Fairbanks, AK

Employees of the Year

Cook Inlet - Mark Pierce- Peppercini's Catering

Interior - Christa Lynch - Oasis Restaurant & Lounge 

Juneau/Lynn Canal - Bonilyn Parker - TAP Instructor

Kenai Peninsula - Dawn Montez - Wasabi's

Ketchikan - Jennifer Coats - Cape Fox Lodge

Kodiak - Michelle Paschal - Tony's Bar

Mat-Su - Nick Serka - Extreme Fun Center

Sitka- Pete Menendez - Ernie's Old Time Saloon & TAP Instructor

Previous Winners

Click each award to see a list of previous winners.

Presented to the individual who has made significant contributions to CHARR in the last 5 years

Given to the business that shows leadership to improve the industry.

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While not given every year, this is an award to recognize the ongoing contribution of an industry member over their entire career.

Presented to the individual who has contributed the most to the success of CHARR this year by giving time and energy.

These awards are given to employees of CHARR members in each Affiliate area who have demonstrated outstanding performance, superior dedication, and positivity on the job throughout the past year.